1. relating to or located near the shoulder blade
Usage: medical; anatomical

1. a sleeveless garment worn by monks and nuns over their habit
Usage: religious
2. two small pieces of cloth worn on the chest and back under clothing as a religious devotion
Usage: religious

Examples

• The doctor examined the scapular region for signs of injury.
• Scapular muscles help stabilize the shoulder blade during movement.
• The monk wore a brown scapular over his white habit.
• She received a scapular as part of her religious devotion.
• The scapular is an important part of the Benedictine habit.
• Physical therapy focused on strengthening the scapular area.
• Many Catholics wear a scapular as a sign of their faith.